天造地设 (tiān zào de) — (chengyu) ideally suited by nature; a perfect match (for a location or couple)
Definition
A literary chengyu meaning 'a perfect natural match' — used for sites, scenery, or couples that seem made for each other. Carries a strong, formal flavor, unlike plain 合适.
idiom
(chengyu) ideally suited by naturea perfect match (for a location or couple)
Examples
- 天造地设，。Zhè ge dì diǎn zhēn shì tiān zào de, fēi cháng shì hé jiàn fáng zi.This location is truly a perfect natural fit for building a house.
- 天造地设。Tā men liǎ bèi rèn wéi shì tiān zào de de yí duì.They are considered a heaven-made couple.
- 天造地设，。Zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng tiān zào de, měi bú shèng shōu.The scenery here is naturally perfect, too beautiful to take in all at once.
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